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Wil James is the key driver to making sure that Toyota builds reliable vehicles in North America. James oversees what some would consider a small city, Toyota’s largest automotive assembly plant in North America. James, who serves as president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Georgetown, Kentucky, is the first and only African American to serve […]
Highlights: The JX35 is a new addition to the Infiniti family. The vehicle is based-off of the same platform as the redesign Nissan Pathfinder. And it is being built in Tennessee. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $54,700 (base price before options $40,125) Seating Capacity: 7 occupants Towing Capacity: upwards of 3,500 lbs Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, […]
Highlights: The ES becomes a family this year, adding a hybrid model. The all-new ES hybrid model shares the same powertrain as the Camry hybrid and the Avalon hybrid. The ES is the only Lexus model that is built on a front-wheel drive platform, which it shares with the current-generation Avalon. Until recently, the ES […]
Highlights: According to fueleconomy.gov, drivers should be able to achieve upwards of 523 miles on one tank of diesel fuel in the newly restyled GL. And although this vehicle has a strong German heritage, the GL is produced at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $99,840 (Before Options, $63,305) Seating Capacity: 7 […]
Highlight: According to the industry respected JD Power and Associates, a data mining company, the Tahoe ranks high in its segment, as it relates to initial quality. What’s New: With the exception of a few new exterior colors, the Tahoe is a carryover this model year. City/Hwy Mileage: 15/21 Engine/Horsepower: 5.3-liter eight-cylinder/320-hp Price Range: $58,400 […]
Highlights: This is the ninth-generation Honda Accord. The vehicle has grown from being a compact to a roomy midsize sedan over the years. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $33,140 Seating Capacity: 5 occupants Standard Safety Features: airbags (driver, passenger, side and curtain); vehicle stability control; ABS; electronic brake distribution; tire pressure monitoring system; and daytime running lights […]
Rob McConnell is one of Toyota’s hidden talents. The 35-year old Michigan-based senior design engineer works at Toyota Technical Center. Yes, he’s a senior engineer in his thirties. God only knows where this bright shining star will be in a decade, as it relates to his career path at Toyota. Now, while most of us […]
History (Rewind) In 1958, Chevy added the Impala to its family. For years, the Impala was a premium class fullsize sedan. Unfortunately, over the past decade or so, the Impala became a bland mainstream sedan which was better suited for the rental car fleet, as opposed to a must-have head-turning vehicle. Well, fast forward to […]
Heritage/History The folks at Toyota claim that the RAV4 is the world’s first crossover SUV. Yes, even before the word crossover became a part of our vocabulary. Since its introduction in 1994, 1.7-million RAV4s have been sold. Still today, eighty percent of the vehicles are on the road. Although the compact crossovers segment is still […]
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A New Addition to the Buick Brand The Buick Encore is the latest vehicle to join the luxury brand’s line up. Now Buick has a luxury compact crossover to compliment the super popular seven-passenger Enclave, which helped to revive the Buick brand several years ago. The five-passenger Encore is a segment buster. Buick has created […]
Highlights: Subaru offers a version of the F-RS. FR-S stands for front engine, rear-wheel drive and sport. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $26,055 Seating Capacity: 2+2 Standard Safety Features: airbags (front and side); ABS; electronic brake distribution; Traction Control; a vehicle stability control system; daytime running lights; a tire pressure monitoring system Standard Equipment: 17-inch wheels; manual […]
